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Bayer Investor Calls For Company To Be Broken Up

Bayer needs to make major changes, including “de-merging” two of its three business arms, investor Artisan Partners has told Reuters, adding to a chorus of demand for change from other investors.

YouTube Expands Its Medical “Misinformation” Policies

YouTube has expanded its Covid misinformation policy to cover what it calls all forms of medical misinformation. It has also declared a plan to delist videos promoting “cancer treatments proven to be harmful or ineffective,” effectively disallowing content creators from encouraging natural cures.

Painkillers Combined With Contraceptive Pill Could Increase Risk of Blood Clots Among Women

Women are being warned that taking some common painkillers while using the contraceptive pill may increase their risk of suffering blood clots.

Prevalence Of Vitamin D Deficiency Must Be Reversed With Supplementation, Review Asserts

A new research review by the Health & Food Supplements Information Service (HSIS) concludes that a third of the UK population is vitamin D deficient and that preventing deficiency can only be achieved by supplementation for all.

Study Identifies Adverse Association Between Calcium Channel Blocking Drugs And Glaucoma

There is an adverse association between calcium channel blocker use and glaucoma, according to a study published online in JAMA Ophthalmology.

New Research Adds Evidence To The Benefits Of Ginger Supplements For Treating Autoimmune Diseases

New research has revealed a potentially important role ginger supplements can play in controlling inflammation for people living with autoimmune diseases.

Turmeric Could Be Effective For Indigestion

Curcumin, a natural compound found in turmeric, may be as effective as omeprazole, a drug used to reduce excess stomach acid and treat indigestion, according to the first study of its kind.

Cruciferous Vegetables May Help Ease Lung Infections

Molecules in cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower and broccoli may help to maintain a healthy barrier in the lungs and ease infection, according to recent research.